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This type includes:

  • operation of web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format; these web search portals are not responsible for the content

  • operation of comparison websites for prices, product specification, etc., with provision of links to other websites

This type excludes:

  • intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, see 436000
  • intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 479
  • intermediation service activities for transport, see 523
  • intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, see 533000
  • intermediation service activities for accommodation, see 554000
  • intermediation service activities for food and beverage service activities, see 564400
  • publishing activities, see division 58
  • broadcasting activities, see division 60
  • news syndicate and news agency activities, see 603100
  • intermediation service activities for telecommunication, see 612000
  • intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 683100
  • intermediation service activities for the rental and leasing of tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, see 775
  • activities of call centres, see 822000
  • intermediation service activities for business support service activities n.e.c., see 824000
  • intermediation service activities for courses and tutors, see 856100
  • intermediation service activities for medical, dental and other human health services, see 869700
  • intermediation service activities for residential care activities, see 879100
  • intermediation service activities for the repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 954000
  • intermediation service activities for personal services, see 964000

A web search portal uses an engine to create extensive databases of internet content, but the provider is not responsible for the content.

Websites that earn a commission on the goods or services they help sell are considered intermediaries. If they offer a variety of goods and services not specific to any division, classify them under 824000. Websites that only compare but do not earn from sales are not intermediaries and should be classified under 639100.

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